Should I stay home with my child or go to work?
Question Hello Gramps! I would really appreciate your insight. I stay home with my 2-year-old daughter. My family of 4 lives with my aunt. We have quite a bit of debt and cannot afford a home of our own along with all of our debt payments. My husband will be...
In Luke, why was the Unjust Steward commended?
Question Gramps, Why is the unjust steward commended for his behavior in Luke 16? Lou Answer The parable of the Unjust Steward is among the most difficult parables to understand. For those in need of a refresher, it’s about an employee (i.e., the steward),...
What do Mormons believe about respecting animals?
Question Gramps, In my experience it seems that a lot of Mormons don't respect animals. When I was at BYU my roommates didn't respect them. Once a cat got into the apartment and before I could gently guide the cat outside a roommate of mine grabbed the cat by the...
Is God both our Father and Mother in Heaven?
Question Gramps, Forgive me for this question. I have many speculate that our Father in Heaven is our Mother in Heaven too. Can you please clarify this for me? I personally would rather have two separate parents. Thank you Marco Answer Marco, I think the most...
What are the third set of scriptures spoken of by Elder Neal A. Maxwell?
Question Gramps, What are we to understand from these words spoken by Elder Maxwell in his talk "God Will Yet Reveal" when he said, "We would not even know of the impending third witness for Christ except through the precious Book of Mormon, the second witness for...
Will we still have our tattoos when we are resurrected?
Question Gramps, My brother is a tattoo artist. He does it for a living. My mom doesn't like it though and therefore approaches him constantly about it. My brother's reaction is, "Mom don't worry, when we're resurrected, we're not going to have them anymore." I don't...
Does the Church not want thinkers?
Question Dear Gramps, I joined the church in 98, raised Evangelical, so Baptist, Methodist, Pentecostal, I feel like when I question something the answer is always the same . Pray and ask. I do and my answers are ask again. I feel like the church doesn't want...
I’m too ashamed to talk to my Bishop, but how can I stop my skinpicking?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been struggling with skinpicking (Dermatillomania) since 10 years. I feel so horrible about my picking that I have really low self-esteem. I know our bodies are temples and therefore holy, but I can't stop the urge to pick. Please...
Is saying “Oh my Lord” using His name in vain?
Question Gramps, Does saying "good Lord' or "Oh my Lord" count as using the Lord's name in vain? Marie Answer Marie, I believe it does. I avoid saying such things and have taught my children not to say them. What does it mean "to take the Lord's...
Did the Nephites and Lamanites have access to the gold plates?
Question Gramps, Is it true that the Nephites and Lamanites did not have access to the writings on the gold plates? The writings of their prophets? It is my understanding that they used only the brass plates for scripture references. Y Jordan Answer...
